A good way to spend three days away from Quebec City is to follow the north shore of the St Lawrence through Charlevoix to Tadoussac, where whale cruises sail. This page lays out one sample route, with prices in Canadian dollars (CAD), most of them quoted before tax. Winter storms from November to April can close coastal roads, so leave a spare day if you travel in cold months. Day 1: Quebec City to Baie-Saint-Paul Take Route 138 northeast to Baie-Saint-Paul, a small town known for its art galleries and the Musée d’art contemporain.

Several of Quebec City’s best-known attractions control entry by guided visit, and a few close for months at a time. A little planning avoids a locked door. All prices below are Canadian dollars (CAD) from 2026 rate pages, so recheck the operator’s site before you buy. Guided-only visits The Citadelle, at 1 côte de la Citadelle, is a working military base, and every visit is guided. The outdoor tour takes about 60 minutes and includes free access to the Royal 22e Régiment Museum.

Quebec City suits couples twice over: in winter, when the old town is lit up against the snow, and in summer, when the terraces open. This page covers what stays the same all year first, then each season in turn. Prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD), and hours change with the season, so confirm before you plan an evening around any one place. Reserve tables and spa slots ahead, particularly at weekends.

Most of what makes Quebec City worth a visit can be seen without paying, because the old town is the attraction. This page splits the sights into those that are free and those that charge, with prices in Canadian dollars (CAD) from 2026 pages. Winter makes the stairs and slopes treacherous, so boots with grip are worth packing. Free to see and walk The old city has an Upper Town on the cliff and a Lower Town beside the river.

In Quebec City, a child’s age or height often decides what a ticket costs, and sometimes whether there is a ticket at all. This page is organised by age group, with prices in Canadian dollars (CAD) from 2026 rate pages, so the cheapest options are easy to spot. The old town is steep and cobbled, which makes it slow going with a stroller. Under 6 Many places let the youngest in free.

What a day trip from Quebec City looks like depends on the month. A waterfall that is easy in July is icy in January, and a sugar shack is only open for six weeks. This page goes through the year, with fees in Canadian dollars (CAD). A car links the stops most easily. Winter storms between November and April can close roads, so look at the forecast before you set out.

The cheapest things to do in Quebec City are among the best, and the pricey ones cluster around a few seasons. This page sorts activities by cost, with every figure in Canadian dollars (CAD). Operators often quote before the 14.975% combined sales tax, so expect the final bill to run higher. Free Walking the old city walls costs nothing, and neither does a stroll along Dufferin Terrace, the cliff-top promenade in front of the Château Frontenac.